Every Word

Prov. 30:5

Every word of God proves true; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. Do not add to His words, lest He rebuke you and you be found a liar.

God's word is uncontested, 100% true and valid! It has been proven and tested throughout time and the lives of those who believe in its mighty power. Why is this true? First and foremost because the Word of God comes from a sovereign God who created all life, who established the course of time, who wove into people and time His glorious purposes, who knows the end from the beginning, and who is immutable and unchanging. He, like His Son Jesus,  is the same yesterday, today, and forever; hence His words do not change!

Secondly, because His word itself attests to its truth. It is a major theme developed in its pages. David stated this in the psalms when he said, This God--His way is perfect, the word of the Lord proves true; He is a shield for all those who take refuge in Him. Then again in Ps. 19 David says, The law of the Lord is perfect... the testimony of the Lord is sure... the precepts of the Lord are right... the commandment of the Lord is pure... the fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever. No matter what aspect of the word a person is using, it is always the same!!

Finally, they prove true because of their influence and power in the lives of man. The list of those who ran into the words and used them as a shield is long, Daniel, Joseph, Abraham, Hannah, Mary, Elizabeth, Paul, Peter, to name a few, and then I would add people in history since the Bible was formed like Huss, Tyndale, Bonhoeffer, Elliot, Wurmbrand, and what about today? People around the globe losing life and possession to stand true for these words. Yes, these words have not diminished in power or potency. They still are clung to in times of rejoicing and in times of stress and persecution. They are still the shield from the onslaught of Satan and his cohorts who seek to destroy them and their influence.

So what is the caution? Do not add or change them!! They are God-breathed not man-formed! What I need to do is devour them, make them part of my nature, part of my inner man. David said it rightly when he said, More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the drippings of the honeycomb. Moreover, by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.  My great reward is in the Word of God!! What should I do? Memorize these words, meditate on these words, share them, study them, live by them, praise God with them, talk about them, think on them, sing them, etc. Give them the proper place in my life! Treat them like the reward that they are! Value them as my moment-by-moment conversation with God.

Father,

Thank You for the gift of words and for Your words to me! Teach me to make them a reality in my life. Help me to love You as You love me.

In Jesus name,

Amen